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I believe in health care that is based on a personal commitment to meet patient needs with compassion and care.

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Dr. Nitu is a renowned Ophthalmologist in Mumbai, Mumbai. She is currently practising at Krishna Eye Centre - Mumbai in Mumbai, Mumbai. Book an appointment online with Dr. Nitu and consult privately on Lybrate.com.

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LASIK or Laser Vision Correction is a proven, highly successful procedure to give up spectacles or contact lenses.

Most types of eye sight problems, such as short sight (minus power) or long sight (plus power) can be corrected by these procedures.

The benefits are clear:

• First of all, It works! It corrects vision. Around 96% of patients will have their desired vision after LASIK. An enhancement, if at all needed, can further increase this number.• LASIK is associated with very little pain due to the numbing drops that are used. The discomfort experienced hardly lasts few seconds.• Vision is corrected nearly immediately or by the next day after LASIK.• No bandages or stitches are required after LASIK.• Adjustments can be made years after LASIK to further correct vision if vision changes while you age.• After having LASIK, most patients have a dramatic reduction in eyeglass or contact lens dependence and many patients no longer need them at all.

The actual procedure:

Basically, Lasik or Laser Vision Correction can be done in different ways. The most commonly done procedure needs a thin flap to be taken from the cornea ( the curved glass like structure which makes the front of our eyes ). This flap making can be done by an automated, very thin, rotating blade (microkeratome) or by a very advanced Laser, called Femtosecond. The femtosecond laser option is the best, but also the most expensive, may not be suitable for all eyes. After creating the flap, the next most important part is the application of excimer laser, which is a must for all Laser Vision Correction procedures.

There are few side effects or complications, but most of them can be prevented by careful preoperative planning or can be overcome by treatment or eye drops after the procedure.

Hello, homoeopathy has the best answer for your query. You can lose weight with the help of homoeopathic medicines, without any side effects. This involves correction your metabolism.
1. Take phytolacca berry tablets (wsi), 2 tablets with warm water, three times a day, half an hour before meals.
2. Fatoline drops from haslab, 15 drops + 1/2 cup of warm water, twice a day.
3. Take 1 glass of luke warm water with lemon juice and honey in the morning for 15 days in a month.
4. Take 1 cup of green tea in the evening daily.
5. Do surya namaskar, yoga asans like bhujangasana (cobra pose), sarvangasana (shoulder stand pose, vajrasana (diamond pose), pavanamuktasana (wind-relieving pose), matsyasana (fish pose)
6. Avoid sweets, oily, spicy, junk food, chocolates.
7. Drink plenty of water daily.
8. Eat good quantity of green vegetables, salad and fruits.
Do these exercises to improve your eye sight:-
warm your eyes. Rub your palms together to create heat, and then place them against your eyes for five seconds. Repeat this three times. Roll your eyes. Start by looking up and then slowly circle 10 times clockwise and 10 times counterclockwise. Focus. Hold a pen at arm's length, focus your eyes on it, and slowly bring the pen closer until it's about 6 inches away from your nose. Then slowly move it back, keeping your eyes focused on the pen, 10 times in all. Massage your temples. Using your thumb knuckles, massage your temples in small circles, 20 times in one direction and 20 in the other. Repeat the same actions above the mid-point of the eyebrows at the forehead, then below the eyes on both sides of the bridge of the nose. Take a mini-nap. Put your head back, close your eyes, and relax for 3 minutes. Insufficient sleep may weaken your vision, so shoot for 8 hours of sound sleep a night.
Rest your eyes 10 minutes for every 50 minutes spent reading or in front of the computer. If your eyes feel overly tired, lie down and place cooling cucumber slices over your eyelids.

Rubbing of the eyes has multiple causes associated with it. To enumerate a few common causes:
(1) allergy of the eye. It is usually caused by improper eye hygiene. There is a tendency to rub the eyes with fingers, handkerchief, cloth, etc. This is not a good habit because it tends to transmit lots of virus, bacteria and dust into the eye. Allergy usually presents with symptoms of watering (clear water), redness and itching of the eye.
(2) infectious conjunctivitis: this is usually associated with white-yellowish discharge. If so, it would be a good idea to go and show to an eye specialist in person.
(3) foreign body lodged in the eye. This is more commonly associated with people who drive 2 wheeler vehicles without protection. It occurs more commonly in one eye. Foreign bodies that commonly get lodged are eyelashes, insect wings, small insects, dust particles, iron particles (more common with people working in the iron industry) the solution for a foreign body lodged in the eye would be better provided by an eye specialist at the clinic.
(4) inflammation of the coats of the eyeball. This is known as" uveitis" it is also a relatively less common condition. There is associated pain. It would require a thorough eye checkup including the retina-thus a good idea would be to visit the eye specialist in person.
From the symptoms described by you, it seems more likely to be a case of allergy. Maintaining the precautions and hygiene that I mentioned should probably work well for you. You could also use a lubricant eye drop along with an anti-histamine eye drop. (3-4 times daily)
hope my suggestions helped you. Take care.

Those short questions are worthy of an essay.
All habit of healthy living will help achieve those goals.
We call them 4 pillars of good health.
1. Good nutritious diet- follow food pyramid, include all colors of fruit n veg in your diet.
2. Exercise- aerobic, resistance and breathing.
3. Adequate rest and relaxation. Depending on your own requirements. Meditation has many advantages.
4. Positive mental attitude - your thoughts play a major role on how you feel and what you creat and attract to your life.
All the best.

Hello, Redness of the eyes has multiple causes associated with it. To enumerate a few common causes:
(1) Allergy of the eye. It is usually caused by improper eye hygiene. There is a tendency to rub the eyes with fingers, handkerchief, cloth, etc. This is not a good habit because it tends to transmit lots of virus, bacteria and dust into the eye. Allergy usually presents with symptoms of watering (clear water), redness and itching of the eye.
(2) Infectious conjunctivitis: this is usually associated with white-yellowish discharge. If so, it would be a good idea to go and show to an eye specialist in person.
(3) Foreign body lodged in the eye. This is more commonly associated with people who drive 2 wheeler vehicles without protection. It occurs more commonly in one eye. Foreign bodies that commonly get lodged are eyelashes, insect wings, small insects, dust particles, iron particles (more common with people working in the iron industry) The solution for a foreign body lodged in the eye would be better provided by an eye specialist AT THE CLINIC.
(4) Raised intraocular pressure: This is a condition known as glaucoma. It is not so common as the previous mentioned conditions. There is usually associated pain in the eyes. It is commonly bilateral (occurs in both eyes). There is usually a positive family history of glaucoma associated in a majority of the cases.
(5) Inflammation of the coats of the eyeball. This is known as" uveitis" It is also a relatively less common condition. There is associated pain. It would require a thorough eye checkup including the retina-thus a good idea would be to visit the eye specialist in person.
FROM THE SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED BY YOU, it seems more likely to be a case of allergy. Maintaining the precautions and hygiene that I mentioned should probably work well for you.
EYE ALLERGIES TRIGGERS: You can be allergic to:
•Pollen from grasses, weeds, and trees. These are the most common kinds of eye allergies and are called SEASONAL ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS.
•Dust, pet dander, and other indoor allergens. These eye allergies last year-round and are called CHRONIC (PERENNIAL) CONJUNCTIVITIS.
•Makeup, perfume, or other chemicals can trigger eye allergies called CONTACT CONJUNCTIVITIS.
•An allergy to contact lenses, called GIANT PAPILLARY CONJUNCTIVITIS, makes eyes sensitive and red.
Just like any other allergic reaction, they are caused by a MISFIRING OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM, the body's natural defense mechanism. It releases HISTAMINE, a chemical that causes swelling and inflammation. Symptoms to Watch For
•Red, irritated eyes
•Itchiness
•Tearing or runny eyes
•Swollen eyelids
•Soreness, burning, or pain
•Sensitivity to light
Usually you’ll also have other allergy symptoms, such as a stuffy, runny nose and sneezing.
DON'T TAKE YOUR EYES FOR GRANTED! Protect your sight with these six tips:
1. Eat for Good Vision
2. Quit Smoking
3. Wear Sunglasses
4. Wash your eyes 3-4 times a day
5. Look Away From the Computer Screen
6. Avoid rubbing your eyes with fingers/ cloth/ shirt/ dupatta, etc.
Hope my suggestions helped you. Take care,

3 quarter size slices of gingerroot
-2 cups of water
Slice 3 slices off of a piece of raw gingerroot, with each being roughly the size of a quarter. Gently simmer the pieces of ginger in 2 cups of water, covered, for 30 minutes. Use something to remove the pieces of ginger and transfer to a mug, or if you prefer, leave them in. Sip slowly and breathe in the steam
this herb is useful for cough as well as headache

Yes you can undergo lasik surgery after a proper prelasik checkup.
Cylinderical number can be easily corrected
lasik is a simple laser procedure which changes the shape of the cornea so that the light rays fall on the retina properly. It is a day care procedure does not require any injections, does not require admission, you can simply resume your duties in 2 days.
We can do lasik anytime after age of 18 years.
You need to undergo proper prelasik checkup to decide whether lasik is safe for you or not.

Weak eyesight has multiple factors associated with it. To enumerate a few:
(1) refractive error- change of the power of glasses is the commonest cause of weak eyesight. In fact, if you have not used glasses previously, it might be possible that you might need to use them now.
(2) age related changes in the lens of the eye-this is generally known as cataract. This is present in varying proportions in a majority of population above 55 years. This means that some degree of cataract is usually found in the age group over 55 years.
(3) retina problem-different degenerations of the retina usually lead to weakening of the eyesight. The degeneration may be caused due to progressive age. It may also occur due to a high minus number of the eye (myopia).
(4) cornea related problem- cornea is the anterior (front) part of the eye. Certain issues with the cornea may cause weakening of the eyesight.
Thus, it would be a good idea to consult an eye specialist in person and get your eyes evaluated for the cause of weakening eyesight.

Yes
cataract can be seen in young people. If cataract occurs in young ask history of diabetes, any steroid use, any trauma or uveitis
cataract will cause decrease in eye sight which cannot be corrected by glasses.

watering of eyes can be due to many reasons and the main reasons are
1.Eye Allergy due to dust,Pollution,infection
2.Weak Eyesight
3.Continuous watching TV,Mobile,computor in dim light
4.Any eye injury
5.Lack of sleep
6.Continuous headache
7.Hypertension.
So,my suggestion for you is either you give details of your eye watering reasons or visit a local doctor for an eye check up as a final examination can only be made after physical examination.

Your eye can turn brown by aesthetic procedure , a novel laser treatment which targets the brown Melanin pigments of Eyes but be aware that this procedure is not reversible,means you will never get bach to your original brown eyes once they are blue.